Phluxus2 Dance Collective

What Phluxus2 Dance Collective does

Phluxus2 Dance Collective is a Brisbane-based contemporary dance collective founded in 2006, operating under Artistic Director and Choreographer Nerida Matthaei with a roster of more than 140 dance artists. The organisation produces original performance works and delivers event activations, education programs, and artist development services, serving a mix of cultural institutions, large-scale event producers, festivals, and schools across Australia and internationally.

The collective's commercial activity spans four revenue streams: (i) performance productions and tour-ready works such as The Red Tree; (ii) event activations and collaborations with global agencies including Jack Morton Worldwide and Balich Worldwide; (iii) education services delivered through curriculum-aligned school touring partnerships, notably with Shake & Stir, and through low-fee Open Training classes at $5 per class; and (iv) artist development programs including the indepenDANCE three-week intensive. Named commissioning and partner clients include QAGOMA, Brisbane Festival, The Big Red Bash, the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, and the Queensland Academy of Creative Industries.

The underlying operating model is a freelance collective rather than a salaried workforce, which provides production scalability but limits fixed cost overhead. There is no proprietary technology platform, app, or API; the company's intellectual property is its choreographic repertoire, brand reputation accumulated over twenty years, and the curated depth of its artist roster. Distribution to schools is achieved primarily through third-party touring partners, while enterprise event commissions are secured through direct relationships with international agencies and festival producers.

Name

Phluxus2 Dance Collective

Legal name

Phluxus2 Dance Collective

Website

https://phluxus2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Phluxus2 Dance Collective is a Brisbane-based contemporary dance collective of 140+ artists led by Artistic Director Nerida Matthaei, producing performance works, event activations, education programs, and artist development services for cultural institutions, festivals, and global event agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts - Contemporary Dance Theatre

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Dance Companies (71112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Contemporary & Modern Dance (MPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Theatre (Narrative/Experimental) (MPAGADAC), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance productions
• Dance education workshops
• Event choreography services
• Artist development programs
• Dance theatre performances

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Works and Productions: Award-winning contemporary dance productions available for touring and bookings, including stage performances and screen work.
2. Event Activations and Collaborations: Bespoke choreographic and performance services for events including roving entertainment, corporate events, ceremonies, and large-scale productions.
3. Education Services: Dance workshops, masterclasses, choreography, and artist residencies for schools and studios across Queensland.
4. Artist Development Programs: Programs including Space Eater residencies, Open Training sessions, and indepenDANCE creative development intensives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Phluxus2 Dance Collective creates and tours award-winning contemporary dance theatre productions for stage and screen, delivers bespoke choreography, movement direction, roving entertainment, and creative direction for live events and ceremonies, and runs dance education workshops and artist development programs. Offerings are sold to venues, festivals, corporate event organizers, schools, and independent dance artists, with the Open Training drop-in class being the only publicly priced offering.

Product overview

Phluxus2 Dance Collective is a Brisbane-based contemporary dance company offering a portfolio of award-winning stage productions (The Next 14 Seconds, The Red Tree, Angel Monster, Proximal, De-generator, The Paratrooper Project), event activation services (Collaborate & Activate), education programs (Dance Education Workshops), and artist development initiatives (IndepenDANCE, Open Training, Space Eaters). The company operates as a unified performing arts organization combining stage performance, education, and sector engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Next 14 Seconds Award-winning contemporary dance production created by Phluxus2 Dance Collective and available for touring and bookings.
• The Red Tree Dance adaptation of Shaun Tan's award-winning picture book, choreographed by Nerida Matthaei, produced under the partnership with Shake & Stir for the Regional & Remote Schools Touring program and touring Queensland in 2026 for Grades 3-6 and 7-12.
• Angel Monster Award-winning contemporary dance and theatre production available for touring.
• Proximal Award-winning contemporary dance production available for touring.
• De-generator Award-winning contemporary dance production available for touring.
• The Paratrooper Project Award-winning contemporary dance production available for touring.
• Collaborate & Activate Bespoke event activations, roving entertainment, collaborative creation, choreography, movement direction, performers, intimacy coordination, and creative direction for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to main-stage and large-scale spectacles.
• Dance Education Workshops Bespoke dance workshops and curriculum-focused projects for schools and studios covering Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Hip Hop, Classical, and Cultural Dance styles.
• IndepenDANCE Annual creative development and training platform offering space, resources, mentorship, and daily training over a three-week intensive period for choreographers, performers, and cross-disciplinary movement makers.
• Open Training Weekly drop-in training sessions for independent dance artists held Mondays 9.15-10.30am at Thomas Dickson Centre, West End, Brisbane, priced at $5 per class.
• Space Eaters Choreographer in Residence program providing studio access, mentorship, and creative incubator support for independent choreographers and performers.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Commonwealth Games Opening CeremonyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Phluxus2 performed at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, one of Australia's largest sporting events.
• Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQAGOMA has engaged Phluxus2 for unique bespoke choreographic and performance work, activating world-class installations and events at the gallery.
• Jack Morton WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJack Morton Worldwide, a global experiential agency, has collaborated with Phluxus2 on large-scale event productions and activations.
• Balich WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBalich Worldwide, known for large-scale international productions including ceremonies, has worked with Phluxus2 on major events.
• Brisbane FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhluxus2 has created performance work for Brisbane Festival, one of Queensland's major arts festivals.
• The Big Red BashminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhluxus2 has provided event entertainment and activation for The Big Red Bash, an outback music festival.
• Shake & StircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShake & Stir commissioned Phluxus2's adaptation of Shaun Tan's The Red Tree for the Regional & Remote Schools Touring program. Phluxus2 adapted and produces the work under this partnership.
• Qld Academy of Creative IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhluxus2 partners with the Academy to deliver dance workshops that support students developing performance and choreographic skills while enhancing IB Learner Profile skills.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Australian Dance Theatre: Adelaide-based contemporary dance company creating, producing, and touring new works with international reach. Similar scale, contemporary choreographic philosophy, and reliance on arts council funding, with comparable touring production library model.
• Chunky Move: Melbourne-based contemporary dance company recognised for innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and live performance experimentation. Comparable artistic positioning toward boundary-pushing contemporary dance, with similar boutique scale and project-based operating model.
• Sydney Dance Company: Australia's flagship contemporary dance company producing new works, touring nationally and internationally, and running significant education and outreach programs. Closest Australian peer given overlapping business model across productions, education, and sector engagement, though at larger scale with deeper institutional funding.
• Bangarra Dance Theatre: Indigenous-led Australian contemporary dance company creating original touring works and delivering education programs nationally. Comparable model combining artistic excellence, cultural storytelling, and touring IP, with strong international touring circuits similar to Phluxus2's touring repertoire.
• Lucy Guerin Inc: Melbourne-based choreographer-led contemporary dance company producing touring new works and collaborating on commissioned events. Comparable boutique collective scale with international festival touring circuit presence similar to Phluxus2's recent engagements.
• Expressions Dance Company: Queensland-based contemporary dance company with overlapping Brisbane geography, education programming, and touring productions. Direct regional competitor for Queensland arts funding, school programs, and festival programming opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• Rambert: UK's largest contemporary dance company with touring productions, education and learning programs, and extensive international reach. Comparable diversified dance company model spanning productions, education, and participation at meaningfully larger institutional scale.
• Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: Iconic German dance theater company producing narrative/experimental work and touring globally. Comparably framed as a 'dance theatre company' producing boundary-pushing narrative works, representing the international reference point for the genre Phluxus2 self-identifies within.

Regional players

• Royal New Zealand Ballet: Largest dance company in the Australia/New Zealand region, producing and touring full-length productions and operating formal education academies. Comparable producing and touring dance enterprise with formal institutional structure, primarily serving Australasian rather than Australian-only audiences.

Emerging players

• Hofesh Shechter Company: UK-based choreographer-led contemporary dance company with touring productions and similar boutique-collective ethos. International peer in the contemporary dance touring circuit and comparable scale of commissioned theatrical work for major events.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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